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View article: A-040 Incidence of Hyponatremia and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone in Hematolymphoid Malignancies: A Five-Year Analysis
A-040 Incidence of Hyponatremia and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone in Hematolymphoid Malignancies: A Five-Year Analysis Open
Background Hyponatremia is a common and potentially serious complication in malignancy, arising either from the cancer itself or as a consequence of treatment. In hematolymphoid malignancies, hyponatremia has been observed in a substantial…
View article: B-312 Overcoming Challenges in Reporting High ß-hCG Results In Cancer Patients: A Tertiary Cancer Institute Experience
B-312 Overcoming Challenges in Reporting High ß-hCG Results In Cancer Patients: A Tertiary Cancer Institute Experience Open
Background Serum ß-hCG is levels are a useful marker for diagnosis of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease as well as germ cell tumours of the ovary and testicle. However, values ranging from 50,000 - 1,00,000 mIU/ml are commonly seen in mali…
View article: Study association of urinary Club Cell Protein with air pollution-related pulmonary function compromised among children
Study association of urinary Club Cell Protein with air pollution-related pulmonary function compromised among children Open
Background: Childhood exposure to air pollution exacerbates respiratory conditions and even carries deleterious effects on lung functions in adulthood. It is desirable to establish a non-invasive screening test for children to predict earl…
View article: Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and its association with modifiable risk factors in metropolitan bus transit drivers: A cross-sectional comparison
Prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) and its association with modifiable risk factors in metropolitan bus transit drivers: A cross-sectional comparison Open
Background: Bus drivers are one of the top three occupations with the highest prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). The present study aimed to determine the pattern and prevalence of WRMSD among metropolitan bus tr…
View article: A Comparative Health Assessment of Occupationally Lead Exposed Individuals with Blood Lead Levels Range across Upper Acceptable Limit
A Comparative Health Assessment of Occupationally Lead Exposed Individuals with Blood Lead Levels Range across Upper Acceptable Limit Open
Context: Lead (Pb) smelting workers are exposed to high lead levels and its adverse health effects. Despite no biological role, regulatory bodies regard blood lead levels (BLL) ≤40 µg/dL as upper acceptable limit in occupationally lead exp…
View article: Secondary prevention of silicosis and silico‐tuberculosis by periodic screening of silica dust exposed workers using serum club cell protein 16 as a proxy marker
Secondary prevention of silicosis and silico‐tuberculosis by periodic screening of silica dust exposed workers using serum club cell protein 16 as a proxy marker Open
Background and Objectives Silicosis is a neglected and widely prevalent occupational disease in India and several other countries such as China, South Africa, Brazil, etc. It is an irreversible, incurable, and progressive disease with high…
View article: Does social media provide adequate health education for prevention of COVID-19? A case study of YouTube videos on social distancing and hand-washing
Does social media provide adequate health education for prevention of COVID-19? A case study of YouTube videos on social distancing and hand-washing Open
Social media offers an opportune platform for educating the public about the recommended interventions during global health emergencies. This case study evaluated information in the popular social media platform YouTube about two key inter…
View article: Viral load could be an important determinant for fomites based transmission of viral infections
Viral load could be an important determinant for fomites based transmission of viral infections Open
Background and Objective: Fomites are common sources of transmission of certain infections. Infectious pathogens, such as viruses known to cause respiratory tract infections, are common examples of being transmitted by fomites. However, th…
View article: Poisoning Cases Reported to Poison Information Centre, Ahmedabad, India: A Three Year Observational Study
Poisoning Cases Reported to Poison Information Centre, Ahmedabad, India: A Three Year Observational Study Open
Introduction: Morbidity and mortality associated with pesticide poisoning is a major public health issue, especially in lower and middle income countries, including India. Timely understanding of poisoning trends is required for improved p…
View article: Occupational Health and Safety Practices at Workplace during COVID-19 Pandemic
Occupational Health and Safety Practices at Workplace during COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) a highly contagious viral respiratory disease has been declared as pandemic due to its global spread across most countries. Social isolation (i.e. physical distancing) and strict embracement of personal …
View article: Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in India
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in India Open
Background & objectives: Population-based seroepidemiological studies measure the extent of SARS-CoV-2 infection in a country. We report the findings of the first round of a national serosurvey, conducted to estimate the seroprevalence of …
View article: Club cell protein 16 as a biomarker for early detection of silicosis
Club cell protein 16 as a biomarker for early detection of silicosis Open
Background & objectives: Clinically silicosis is diagnosed by chest X-ray showing specific opacities along with history of silica dust exposure. Diagnosis is invariably made at an advanced or end stage when it is irreversible. Moreover, si…
View article: Metabolic Status of Lean, Overweight, and Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Metabolic Status of Lean, Overweight, and Obese Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients Open
Aims To compare metabolic status of lean vs overweight/ obese type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients and correlate biochemical parameters with anthropometric measures. Materials and methods A total of 100 T2DM patients were categorized a…